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GBAX 2007 Coding Competition

3rd August 2007 - update

I (Guyfawkes) received a few emails asking why comments have not been made for the remaining entries. Due to time they havent been added to the page, I have got comments for most entries but they havent been made into readable content (quick summaries). I will try and get the comments online by the weekend for at least some of the entries.

Also a few people asked why there was no final summary, there has been since we posted the results and you can find it just after the winners results where summaries normally are ;)

3rd August 2007

Many apologies for the lateness in announcing the winners. This years competition was our hardest ever to judge. There were half a dozen or so entries that were deserving of the three winning places and we had a truly tough time deciding on them. There can however only be three winners and below you can find them.

1st Place - Sqdef

by Alex Margarit

1st place prize of a next-gen handheld of his choice (GP2X, PSP or DS) + $250 + accessories.

A well presented entry with hours upon hours of playability. I think I must have one well over 12 hours in the past week (and more in previous weeks ;)) which is a lot for me as I tend to get bored of games much faster in my old age now! It has that 'one more go' factor which is one of the essential features of a great game.

2nd Place - Ozone

by Nacho Sánchez, César Sampedro and David García

2nd place prize of one next-gen handheld of their choice (GP2X, PSP or DS) + $100 + accessories

Excellent near commercial quality game, a lot of effort has gone into this. Smooth visuals and very addictive due to the simple and easy to understand gameplay. Well presented and impressive PSP game.Looking forward to more in the future from these guys.

3rd Place - Battlejewels

by Skeezix

3rd place prize of a next-gen handheld of his choice (GP2X, PSP or DS) + accessories

Skeezix really put a lot of effort into this up and coming game. It is already at a very good standard and only just pipped to the post by Ozone as it was a more complete game. This is a fun mix of puzzle and RPG which make it more interesting as its not the same puzzle over and over. As with all the entries I hope Skeezix continues work on this game which like the above is also of commercial quality.

Final Notes

The winners will be contacted shortly by GP2x.co.uk (GBAX) with further details on how to claim their prize.

As always a wide selection of entries and it seems every year the standard gets better and better. We are already dreading the judging on what next year will bring ;) Thanks again to everyone that took part in the competition but especially to the coders who make the GBAX coding competitions what they are! See you next year!

9th July 2007

The wait is over and the entries for the GBAX 2007 Coding Competition are now available to download! We had a massive turnout this year with 60 entries, the highest in our five year history! We would like to say a very big thanks to everyone that took part; the entrants, splash screen designers and web site owners that helped to promote the competition. Please help to promote the competition by clicking on the Digg link to the right.

Below you can find all the entries (in alphabetical order) entered into the competition. Please try all the entries for your console(s) and don't judge an entry by it's screen shot as a game doesn't have to have amazing graphics to be great. In the following links you can download combined packs for GP2X, DS and PSP if you want to get all the consoles entries in one go. Feel free to talk about the entries on our forum posts on the Emuholic/Emuboards forums here (guest posting allowed) or on the GP32x forums here (free registration required).

The winners will be announced within a week or two once Craig and myself (Guyfawkes) have judged each entry.

Finally, please remember to visit GP2X.co.uk (GBAX) who provide the great prizes for the competition. As you will probably notice the majority of entries are for the GP2X which is a very active and popular development scene. You can purchase a GP2X from GP2X.co.uk and try all the entries ;)

The Entries

Name: ADIC2XAuthor: Paolo 'Neurox' BorziniPlatform: GP2XDescription: ADIC2X is a game for GP2X.
The ancient garden of Lyta City is under attack!
The Dirons, longtime enemies, seek to pound the
garden into burned pieces.
But not if you have anything to say about it!
Use the guns-tower for destory the Dirigibles
Remember, save the Apples Tree!
How many days can you survive?! Download:ADIC2X.zip

Name: AniMayhemAuthor: Sp3ct0r A.K.A. Chris HowardPlatform: PSPFeedback Link: DCEmu forumDescription: AniMayhem is coded in LUA for the PSP. It is based on the Japanese game, Jump Ultimate Stars.Download:AniMayhem.rar

Name: Battlegrounds3DAuthor: XfacterPlatform: PSPDescription: Battlegrounds3D is a 3D hovertank deathmatch game based on the original 2D PSP homebrew game, Battlegrounds.Download:Battlegrounds3D

Name: BeatboxAuthor: Daniel ErikssonPlatform: GP2XDescription: Beatbox is a rythm-based game in which you have to hit buttons in beat with music. Go for the highscore and see if you can handle the hard mode! Includes exclusive music by Manuell Kö and Fanelia.Download:Beatbox1.01.zip

Name: BeatStormAuthor: Aron & CallePlatform: DSDescription: Beatstorm is a rhythm game with different themes. Please watch the preview to understand what you are supposed to do! ^^Download:BeatStorm.rar

Name: BisfoGAuthor: Paolo 'Neurox' BorziniPlatform: GP2XDescription: BisfoG for GP2X is a remake of the classic sokoban game.
You as the player need to push the euro coins to specific
locations in the level.
When all euro coins are into correct locations the level
is finished. There are 100 levels!Download:BisfoG.zip

Name: BlockedAuthor: Sebastian 'Quiest' ChristPlatform: GP2XFeedback Link: GP32x forumDescription: Blocked is a puzzle game of the "match three or more" kind, but it is played a little differently like,
lets say, Tilematch/Zoo Keeper.Download:Blocked.zip

Name: Boomshine2xAuthor: Sam FisherPlatform: GP2XFeedback Link: GP32x forumDescription: Boomshine2x is a relaxing game where the aim is to cause an explosive chain reaction of a large enough size to complete the level.Download:Boomshine2x.zip

The software includes different kinds of things.
1. The webcam drivers, these are webcam drivers that are loaded as modules in the kernel.
There should be support for 260 camera's or something like that.
In case your webcam is not supported, please let me know.

2. The photocam2x program, this is a program to take photos. Just use L or R to grab a picture.
Press Y to go to the album, use the joystick to browse and click to view a photo full screen.
Click again to go back to the album. Press Y to capture again. Press start to quit the program.
Using A and B you can add some effects to the webcam stream. For more information, read the readme.

3. libcam2x, this is a library to make development of future programs that use webcam functionality easy.
Some ideas: puzzle game with live webcam as image, security motion detection, use webserver software
of gp2x and stream the images over the internet, eyetoy like games, ... (some extra info in readme) To test, copy the directory cam2x to your sd card / samba share.

Name: DSdiagAuthor: TheOnlyEnglishRosePlatform: DSDescription: DSdiag is a Nintendo DS Diagnostics Tool. It allows the user to check backlights, check if their device has a compatiable FAT driver, test the SRAM, check if their audio hardware is functioning correctly, check if their device supports GBA modes, tests WiFi by getting the DS's IP address, check for a Motion Card/Pak/MK6-Motion, check if there is a Rumble Pak inserted, check if their flashcart supports reseting from homebrew, tests the microphone to see if it is working, checks if the internal BootLoader of the GBAMP is functioning correctly by boot a .nds file of choice. DSdiag also writes the test results to a UTF-8 encoded plain text file. It also features a nice, clean Metroid-like theme.Download:DSdiag_2.0.zip

Name: DSNotesAuthor: qwerpoiPlatform: DSDescription: DSNotes is an application for the Nintendo DS, designed to provide a way to quickly jot down and save notes or small sketches. The program has been designed for lightning-quick saving, browsing, and loading of notes (stored as black and white bitmaps, each only 6kb in size). You can check out the readme.txt for more info.Download:DSNotes.zip

Name: Earth Invaders 0 (EI 0)Author: SmealumPlatform: DSDescription:Earth Invaders 0 is an old school side scrolling 2.5D action/infiltration game. Please see readme.txt for full description.Download:EI0_GBAX.zip

Name: EmeraldWingsAuthor: DjisPlatform: GP2XDescription: EmeraldWings is a shoot them up, where you must kick some f**king aliens ass,
"DRAGONSTORM", in order to defend your sacred planete!Download:EmeraldWings 0.3.zip

Name: Escapa!Author: GuyfawkesPlatform: GP2XFeedback Link: GP32x forumDescription: I made this entry for fun in just under three hours in between sorting out all the competition entries. The aim of the game is control the red square to avoid the blue squares which bounce around the screen. Sounds easy? Give it a try :)Download:escapa-v1.zip

Name: F341Author: Markus Trenkwalder a.k.a TrenkiPlatform: GP2XDescription: This is my first demo ever! It shows what my small rasterizer/renderer can do.
The demo features point and line rendering, gouraud shading, lighting, texture
and environment mapping and additive blending. The demo also runs on Windows so
you don't need a GP2X to watch. For more details read the Readme.txt file
included with the demo.Download:F341.zip

Name: Fish BallAuthor: LinusPlatform: GP2XDescription: Much like the Dali Lama, (which literally translates to,
"ocean guru"), every so often a fish is spawned of great leadership with much
wisdom and skills far above the rest and immediately recognized by all, in
this game you are that fish. As you get close enough to the other fish they
recognize you and turn from blue to yellow and begin to follow you and keep up
as best they can. It is up to you to guide them to safety from the hungry orcas
that keep appearing every 25 clicks on the clock craving yellow fish. The round
ends when you are eaten or have greater ball shrinkage than ball swelling. You
may then either re-spawn or hit any button for top score and exit. Final score
is your balls apex minus a quarter of the carnage. Download:Fishball-1.0.zip

Name: flAstroAuthor: FlatmushroomsPlatform: PSPFeedback Link: DCEmu forumDescription: This is a polished astro lander game, where the objective is to land your spacecraft as quickly and gently as possible and avoiding damage. It features: Load/Save games, HiScores, Unlocks, In-Game Instructions, and much more. It has been extensively tested and to my knowledge is bug-free.Download:flAstroGBAX.zip

Name: FloatersAuthor: Sebastian 'Quiest' ChristPlatform: GP2XFeedback Link: GP32x forumDescription: Floaters is a small arcade minigame,
where you have to kill little floaters
with your tail.Download:Floaters.zip

Name: Game EditorAuthor: Makslane Araujo RodriguesPlatform: GP2X / Win32Description: Game Editor a game creation
tool for GP2X.
With this software you can create the game in a Windows box and export to
the GP2X.Download:gameeditor_gbax2007.zip

Name: GLOUTON GBAX2007 editionAuthor: JyCetPlatform: GP2XDescription: It's a snake ... eat all bubbles :-) This game work at 50MHz (68FPS).
The sound is in 16Bits stereo at 22100Hz.
All gfx are in 24Bits converted in 16Bits.
And it work perfectly on TV (test it ;))Download:glouton.rar

Name: Hanagechu2xAuthor: MELONCOKEPlatform: GP2XDescription: You are purple man. Anyway, please collect flowers.
However, it is not necessary to be caught by a blue man.
Please use the digging, the ladder, the wire, and the elevator well.Download:hanagechu2x_gbax2007.zip

Name: Knight LoreAuthor: DigitaljezPlatform: GP2XDescription: Explore a castle with 130 rooms looking for objects that you must take to the wizard ( if you can find him ) to cure you of a dreadful affliction. Your task is hindered by a variety of traps and obstructions. There is a time limit within which you must collect 14 of the 28 objects scattered about the castle. There are also 4 extra lives to collect.Download:KnightLore.rar

Name: Last CallAuthor: hardhat, a_nubPlatform: PSPFeedback Link: DCEmu forumDescription: After a long double shift at work, to your suprise, your co-workers
threw a party. They wanted to celebrate your promotion at work, a
reward for those long hours you work. But now, tired and quite drunk,
you're objective is simple. Leave the building, to get to the subway,
and go home to sleep it off. The only problem is that the elevators
are broken, and this is a big office building.Download:lastcall031.zip

Name: Mister BlockAuthor: NickspoonPlatform: GP2XFeedback Link: GP32x forumDescription: Mister Block has lost all his favourite blue blocks! Help him find them by navigating various levels, each dotted with traps and pitfalls.Download:block.zip

Name: Mudkip AdventuresAuthor: RaphaelPlatform: PSPFeedback Link: DCEmu forumDescription: This game is made around the Pokemon character Mudkip, a water-type Pokemon.
You play Mudkip and your aim is to keep other wild Pokemon away from their
target (which oddly enough is your food you collected).Download:Mudkip.zip

Name: Nec-Nec 2xAuthor: maniac626Platform: GP2XDescription: Nec-Nec 2x is a semi-direct gp2x port of a game
I made for the computer, named NECNEC. In Nec-Nec2x, You play
as the Nec-Necs, lovable (well most of them) friendly
(well most of them) little (well most of them) guys
(well most of them) from space! Yeah they're aliens, but they're
no different than the aliens crossing the border. The Nec-Necs
brought with them to Earth their favorite sport
(if you can call it that) Nec-Nec! (pretty original name, isn't it?)
You play by pushing your opponent out of the arena by any means
neccessary. And the Nec-Necs have pretty much pushed the word
"neccessary" to it's limit! Anyways play the game, and remember
GET NEC NEC!Download:NecNec2x.zip

Name: OzoneAuthor: Nacho Sánchez, César Sampedro, David GarcíaPlatform: PSPFeedback Link: DCEmu forumDescription: Ozone is a mix of an action game and a puzzle game where you have to find all the blue gems in labyrinth-style levels without losing your air.Download:ozone.zip

Name: PhishyAuthor: GoityPlatform: GP2XFeedback Link: GP32x forumDescription: Phishy is a game where the aim is to become the biggest phish in the sea. While eating smaller phish to grow, you must avoid larger phish that will try to eat you! Grow larger, and unlock extras such as new modes and entirely new games!Download:Phishy.zip

Name: Road Smash 2DAuthor: BarZoule and K9DPlatform: GP2XDescription: Road Smash 2D is a tiny (<24k) arcade car game where you've got to destroy everything on the screen to proceed to the next level. Contains (audio) track editor.Download:roadsmash.zip

Name: Robots of Kill (+ All the Same)Authors: Ville Helin, Jyri Luukkonen, Oskari Raunio, Jukka Rajaniemi, Lauri RauhanenPlatform: PSP, Win32, LinuxFeedback Link: DCEmu forumDescription: Robots of Kill is a small RTS for 2-4 players. It's
built upon All the Same, yet another multiplatform game framework that is
also submitted to the GBAX2007 competition as a part of Robots of Kill.Download:robotsOfKill-PSP_0.6.zip

Name: Ruck-ManAuthor: RuckagePlatform: GP2XFeedback Link: GP32x forumDescription: Ruck-Man is a remake of the classic Pac-Man. Features include:
All new graphics created by myself
All new music composed by Pat Ferguson
New power-ups
4 gameplay modes - standard, fruit frenzy, panic and classic
20 mazes
10 graphic themesDownload:ruckman_v1.01.zip

Name: SkinzSudokuAuthor: MolluskPlatform: DSDescription: Skinz Sudoku is...a sudoku ! Just launch a game of
the desired level, click on a tile, and write the desired number using
the stylus. You can undo/redo a few thousand times if needed.
Press Select to change skin.Download:SkinzSudoku.zip

Name: SqdefAuthor: Alex MargaritPlatform: GP2XFeedback Link: GP32x forumDescription: Sqdef is a tower defense game. The goal is to prevent enemies from getting from one side of the map to the other, by placing towers along their way. There are 9 different buildings, with upgrades, tech research, difficulty levels, and a whole lot of maps to try your defense skills on! It even has a secret tower!

Name: SquareslidingAuthor: Alex MargaritPlatform: GP2XDescription: Squaresliding is a strategic puzzle game where you must pass over a certain number of squares on the board in order to complete a level. It also comes with an enhanced mode, where the board is peppered with all kinds of fun bonus items that will greatly affect play.

Name: The Reversed Preacher IIAuthor: Are AuganesPlatform: GP2XDescription: The game is about exhorr the assassin killing 4 blobs witch ghosts you lead through the dead to god. At contact a manifest of the ghost is attacked at base .He must be protected until second touch. Now the reversed preacher appears and an resolution. Must be made. It also possible to make your own game environment- more information in the intro.

Name: Tikka DungeonsAuthor: tikkaPlatform: GP2XDescription: This is a game for the handheld console GP2X.
It's genre is "tactical RPG".
The purpose of the game is to plunder dungeons to get their treasure.
This demo only features two dungeons. Before heading to a dungeon, you have to recrut up to 9 mercenaries to form a team.

Name: Times of War (T.O.W)Author: Madcupid Platform: PSPSee it in action:YoutubeFeedback Link: DCEmu forumDescription: Times of War is a shootem up game for the PSP where you fly an F-15 plane to shoot down the enemies

Name: VentifactAuthor: LevyPlatform: GP2XDescription: Ventifact is an action/strategy game that is based on a game called Uprising: Join or Die.
You control a tank and must capture all bases in order to complete the map. To do this
you will need to buy units and destroy the other faction.

Name: WebfestAuthor: James Higgs (aka Jum)Platform: PSPFeedback Link: DCEmu forumDescription: Webfest is a abstract 3D wireframe "tunnel shooter" based on Tempest, but targeted more toward home handheld/console player. It uses the E3D cross-platform 3D scene library which I am busy writing, and in fact started off as one of E3D's examples.

Name: XMP - Turn your PSP into an iPodAuthor: XanduPlatform: PSPDescription: Xandu's Media Player is a Media player for PSP that features Mp3,WAV,MOD,S3M, iPod click wheel, iPod graphics and much more, in iPod like environment! Turn your PSP into an iPod with this application!
Download:Xandus_Media_Player_2_BETA1.1.rar

Name: XUMP3D for GP32Author: [SoD]ThorPlatform: GP32Description: XUMP is a puzzle game where you have to remove all the blue squares from the board by walking on them. There are some special tiles like teleporters, one way tiles...

This is a remake of an existing 2D game from PSILOCYBIN DEVELOPMENT, completly rewritten in a 3D environment with a new gameplay for a totally new experience in 16 levels.